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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1941
Page
1
A columnist questions why women voters and officeholders have failed to transform politics after suffrage. The piece condemns continued corruption, lack of unity among women in public life, and insufficient female representation, noting that standards have dropped and men still dominate the scene.
Swiss reports from Feb 12 describe Franco and Serrano Suner in guarded talks as Mussolini shows no urge for peace with Italy’s rivals. Diplomats warn of possible Spanish and French bases for Mediterranean operations and a potential Spanish legion or air support for Franco. Patton’s forces? No, Petain’s aides travel to Villeneuve-Loubet amid guarded Franco discussions.
London and Rome denied peace rumors as "fantastic" and insisted Britain has received no offer or overtures from Italy or Germany. British authorities rejected any interpretation that Mussolini and Prussia were moving toward an armistice, stressing no such discussions occurred.
London Feb 12 The British government plans to issue regular air transport service across the North Atlantic next summer Air Minister Archibald Sinclair told the House of Commons today in a statement outlining anticipated resumption of transatlantic flights.
Partly cloudy to cloudy with frost likely Wednesday night and Thursday. Winds shift from southerly to strong northerly, tapering Thursday night. Temperatures reach about 66 Thursday afternoon, 44 Thursday morning, with 77 at some point. colder in eastern Texas south and central regions with gale force winds on the coast and interior gusts. Additional forecast details on page 2.
Washington officials weighed murder theories in the death of former Soviet intelligence chief Ignace Krivitsky. Attorney Louis Waldman prepared documents for New York inquiry, while Curran and police officials urged caution, suggesting death by own hand pending further investigation. Waldman threatened federal action and to seek Roosevelt's intervention if needed.
Murder and assault charges were filed against Horton's alias Honey Horton after an incident targeting Miss Erelyn Williams. The accused was described by deputies following events at 509 Polnils Street and related locations. Williams, Collis Mans, and other named individuals were connected to the case, with hospitalization and legal proceedings noted. The report also mentions a separate military death announced in London.
Washington February 12 Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs seven House amendments to the administration British aid bill. Debates include a $1.2 billion cap on war material transfers and limits on convoy operations. Passage would require adjustments to satisfy administration concerns. several Democrats oppose adding stricter conditions.
Secretary Knox stated the navy can spare no destroyers as requests to Britain surface. He said more ships are being built and depleting the fleet would leave insufficient strength. Willkie proposals stir debate but no direct requests have been made, with warship and aircraft deliveries running ahead of schedule.
A western Colorado storm described as of great magnitude brought snow and cold to the Midwest on Wednesday. Strong northerly winds were forecast for the Dakotas Nebraska and northern Illinois with a switch to colder weather. Light rain in Iowa shifted toward snow while Michigan and Indiana expected moderate to heavy snow with rain changing to snow Wednesday night into Thursday.
London February 12 Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons that the United States intends Britain’s wartime role and postwar relations will be outlined to representatives abroad. He spoke in response to a Laborite query about assurances that Parliament would be informed before any outside statement on armaments and reconnaissance plans.
London reports that one year olds will be called as the initial group for military service with men aged 37 to 40 to follow. On January 29 this order to register was issued. Lord Moyne announced the plan as part of government moves to draft women and complete registration procedures.
Southeast storm warnings were ordered at 8 am from Morgan City Louisiana to Brownsville Texas. An unsettled disturbance over eastern Colorado moving eastward would bring strong southerly winds to the coast this afternoon and tonight, shifting to west and northwest by Thursday. Official forecast calls for generally warmer weather with cloudless skies along the coastal area.
London dispatch says President Roosevelt believes Britain can win the war within the year. Bertram Kruger of the Chase National Bank, now in London, told International News Service after returning from the United States that Bellamy or Berlin pressures may fail if Britain holds out for the next few months.
A PAT on the back for Miss Marguerite F. Wug who has been elected chair of the City-White Service Association and for 5 percent rate in 1946. Bennie Crowtien elected president of the union and San Antonio Presbyterian leaders bid for a Presbyterian university vacation in inter city 4.
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY Feb 12 Laddie the Airedale terrier once near death after being brought from Chanute Kan has shown improved strength and appetite. Private Everett Scott’s wounded pet has endured longer than vets expected with glucose injections and a blood transfusion aiding his recovery as visiting hours ease and Laddie responds to care.
Belgrade reports Adolf Hilter has moved 400000 men into a new series of divisions to reinforce Romania. Observers note massed troops on the Danube and rail convoys through Hungary carrying munitions and equipment. Bulgarian and Turkish officials discuss a united Balkan front as Germany presses toward Greece and a wider front.
In Los Angeles on February 12, Josenn M Ermoteire testified in a $1,042,000 breach of contract suit against R K O Pictures Inc and other company officials. He claims he planned English and French versions of I Solemnly Swear and that contract terms were broken. He described a July 8, 1039 agreement with Schaefer for production supervision and profit sharing, asserting the work was valued at $80,000 though he agreed to sell for $25,000. The case proceeds in Federal Judge J P T O Connor’s court.
M M Van Auken. penical man ager of the San Antonio chamber of commerce, will accompany Mayor Maury Maverick to Wichita Kansas next week. The party aims to assemble information on aircraft stallies which he hopes may be secured for San Antonio.
Police report a marijuana find in California with six cigarettes turned in by Mrs Ross of 101 Tenth Street who said she found them near Avenue Band Seventh Street. No arrests were made and routine procedures were not followed.
Readable fragment suggests a south wind shifting to the north by Wednesday afternoon with temperatures dropping toward Thursday morning. Forecaster Henry Jarboe notes a northerly flow will bring cooler conditions and a low around four.
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